| Owner | Scott Cornell |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1993 Kewet EL-JET 3 1968 VW Karmann Ghia 1979 VW Rabbit |
| Location | Pleasant Hill, California United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1984 Sinclair C5 |
| Motor | Polymotor Permanent Magnet DC .3 HP 12 Volt at 3300 RPM |
| Drivetrain | Built-in gear reduction and toothed belt |
| Controller | relay with some intelligence (low voltage cut-out) |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded lawn tractor batteries 22 Ah each |
| System Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Charger | solar panels on roof of house |
| Heater | The sun |
| Instrumentation | battery state-of-charge (doesn't work well) |
| Top Speed | 12 MPH (19 KPH) electric, 15 MPH with pedal assist |
| Acceleration | 0 to 12 MPH in about 4 seconds |
| Range | 12 Miles (19 Kilometers) electric-only, many more with pedals |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult plus a bag of groceries |
| Curb Weight | 104 Pounds (47 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Front 12X2, rear 20X2 bicycle tires |
| Conversion Time | N/A - production vehicle |
| Conversion Cost | N/A - production electric |
| This is a production pedal and electric vehicle, produced in England in 1984. To use it, you pedal it up to a few miles an hour, then press the "go" switch on the handlebars and the motor starts. The frame is lightweight steel, the body is injection molded plastic. It's great for quick trips to the grocery store (it's "trunk" holds a large bag of groceries), but not too comfortable for long trips. They are common in Great Britain and parts of Europe, but rare here in the U.S. The photo shows my 5'6" son riding it. I'm 6'2" and still comfortable riding it. It's hard to go anywhere with this vehicle without having several people ask about it. This vehicle was sold in 2012. | |
1984 Sinclair C5
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Last Updated 06-11-2013
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